MBW 1017: We Found a Google, and Put It In - WWDC 2026 Dates Announced!

About this episode

The episode discusses the announcement of WWDC 2026 dates, highlights from Apple's recent product launches, and a lawsuit involving Halide co-founders.

Apple announces June 8th - June 12th for WWDC 2026. Tim Cook announces that the Mac had its best launch week for first-time Mac customers. And a dispute is brewing between the two Halide co-founders as one of them files suit against the other! WWDC Announced. "Mac just had its best launch week ever for first-time Mac customers. We love seeing the enthusiasm!" Stephen Hackett MacBook Neo report. Apple's 'Nice Guy' Heir Apparent. Apple acquisition talks, fraud accusations: Behind one app startup's nasty split. Apple Stores 'running low' on Apple TV, HomePod, and HomePod mini inventory. iPhone Air is demonstrably not a failure for Apple. Picks of the Week Stephen's Pick: Terminal command to hide Tahoe menu icons. Christina's Pick: Dropzone 5 Jason's Pick: Prompt 3.5 Andy's Pick: The lost episode of MST3K - KTMA K03 Star Force Hosts: Jason Snell , Andy Ihnatko , and Christina Warren Guest: Stephen Hackett Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly . Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jason Snell, Andy Ihnatko, Christina Warren

Guest: Stephen Hackett

Topics covered

• WWDC 2026
• Apple product launches
• Halide lawsuit
• MacBook Neo
• Apple Store inventory
• iPhone Air performance
• Podcast picks

Keywords

• WWDC 2026
• Apple
• Tim Cook
• Halide
• MacBook Neo
• iPhone Air
• podcast picks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Apple, Halide

Products: MacBook Neo, Apple TV, HomePod, HomePod mini, iPhone Air

Books & works: MST3K - KTMA K03 Star Force

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